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[MadHatchers]

I have a 4 year old who likes to walk, but it's still A LOT of walking. DO you BYO or rent a stroller for visiting the parks.

Jodie

[Philly]

when we were there in 03 the kids were 3, and 6. We rented one and they needed it. This years trip we did not get one.

I would rent over bringing

[ladyt]

I have done both.

Renting - nice not to have to lug a stroller on a plane or in the car, nice because they have storage space where as some umbrella strollers don't, nice not to have to fold up to get on the bus (but those 4 yo's can be heavy!).

Bringing - nice to have the stroller at the resort or in the parking lot or waiting for the bus, nice to be able to find your stroller in the sea of strollers when they all look the same.

You can buy a nice umbrella stroller at the gift shops for about $40. They are pretty nice compared to Wal-Mart or Target brands. It's pricey, but this way you only have to haul it home, not on the way down. Also, if you are renting one for more than 4 days, it's going to be cheaper to buy it. That is what I am planning on doing for our April trip. My friend bought 2 in December and she has gotten a ton of use out of them.

[SarahJ]

Our DDs were 2 months and 3 1/2 in August and we brought our own because of the baby. If it were me and I only had the older DD, I'd still bring my own because that is what she's comfortable in and then I'd have it for use outside of the parks as well.

[TinkerBelts]

I have done both as well. I personally prefer to rent it is much easier than lugging it on and off the buses, but that said, it is very nice to have your own stroller for the walk back to the bus stop and room, not to mention waiting in line for the bus. Karla

[Wendyismyname]

Our first trip in 1999, our oldest two wre 4&5 and I said that no child of mine was going to be a stroller and I wasn't renting one either......poor little Carlee(4)her little legs were just dragging, but she kept up.

Fast forward to June 05. No way in heck that I'm NOT bringing my strollers(umbrella)on vacation!!! Of course, our youngest two were 2&8mo. I learned me lesson. I really enjoyed having the strollers with us for the airport. I loved having them for getting to and from the parks.

However, since your youngest is 4, I say renting would be just fine for you!!! Those strollers that you can buy at DTD and places?? I tested them out and they are WONDERFUL!! Nice and tall handles. Great price!

[Colexis Mom]

We always bring our own. Two small umbrella strollers. DS is now 4, and DD almost 7, and DD still uses the stroller, especially at night. It also allows us to just move faster [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

[angiek1024]

For that age I personally would rent. It is so much easier than dragging a stroller on and off the buses and monorail. My son actually loved the Disney strollers. He would get excited about riding in them!

[kitkat]

Tammy,
What gift shops can you buy them from?
Kat

[Wendyismyname]

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Tammy,
What gift shops can you buy them from?
Kat

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I'm not Tammy, but I can help you!! You can purchase them at Once Upon a Toy Store at DTD, the shop at AKL are just two that I remember seeing them at!! They are great lookin!!

[ladyt]

They also had them at the gift shop at International Gateway at Epcot, right in the stroller rental in the front of Epcot and I believe right in front at MK. Usually they have them wherever they rent the strollers.

[litlTink]

We found a target or wal-mart that was close to the park, and purchased a 10-15 stroller that we used the entire time. When we were done we donated to the hotel.

[CarolinesMom]

Since I have a toddler, I bring my own. if I had a four year old, I think I'd rent.

[jane2073]

They do not have strollers at the World of Disney.
Back in February '04 I asked around and they did not have them and they said there was no place to buy them. I was surprised because they sell everything there.

But we did find them at the World of Toys (like someone else had already mentioned).

[Forgiven]

Hi all. I was reading this, hoping to get info to help me figure out what we're going to do.

When we go in December, we'll have an almost 4 year old and an almost 2 year old. The 2 year old will definately need to be in a stroller for the airport and stuff, so I want to bring a stroller.

My problem is that I know my 4 year old will also want to sit in it when she gets tired, which I'm sure she will. I'm debating on taking our duo-glider with us, but it is big and bulky . . . So, I've been trying to find a nice compact double stroller that has storage underneath. I don't mind if they're side-by-side seats instead of stadium-type seating, but . . .

I've bene wondering if it would be easier to just bring two single umbrella strollers . . .

For those of you who have been there, what would you do?